Top Baby Names In UK For 2019

Discover the most popular names that captivated the UK in 2019.

Long ago, people chose names from religious scriptures or named their children after historical figures. Looking at the top UK baby names in 2019, it is evident that parents still prefer names passed down from generation to generation. They like names with a rich history and are associated with notable personalities.

The connection to history and heritage is one of the reasons why certain names have remained at the top of the popularity charts for decades. Boy names like Oliver (olive tree planter), George (farmer), and Harry (home ruler) were the most popular choices of the year as the familiarity and rich background of these names continued to evoke a sense of tradition. Meanwhile, girl names like Olivia (olive tree), Amelia (work), and Ava (guarantee) led the list on the other side as their elegance continued to attract parents. Amidst these regular favorites, names like the unconventional Mohammed (praised), the gender-neutral Charlie (free man), and the spunky Poppy (red flower), also made their place on the popularity list. Here is a list of the most popular names in the UK as recorded by the Office for National Statistics (1). Check it out to find the perfect name for your precious child.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Angelica		Girl	Messenger of God; Angelic
Pandora-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-7-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	All gifts
Rebekah		Girl	To tie; Join; Snare
Lorena		Girl	From Laurentum; Laurel; Kingdom of Lothar; Famous army
Elsi-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	My God is an oath
Raina		Girl	Queen; Night; Pure; Advice
Henryk		Boy	Lord of the house
Raif-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Compassionate; Kind; Affectionate; Benign; Sympathetic; Merciful
Oran		Boy	Tan; Little green one; Singing in light
Richie-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Variations,-History,-Pop-Culture		Boy	Brave ruler
Karol		Boy	Strong; Manly; Free woman; Song; Hymn
Kamran-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Fortunate; Successful; Prosperous
Niam		Boy	Radiant; Bright; Law; Given by God
Akram		Boy	Generous; Noble
Nataniel		Boy	The one who came from God
Indiana		Unisex	Land of the Indians
Calum-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-In-2025:-Key-Insights		Boy	Dove
Carlo		Boy	Free man; Army
Steffan		Boy	Crowned with garland
Younis-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Dove
Mattia		Boy	God's gift
Manuel-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God is with us
Malachy		Boy	My angel; Disciple of Saint Máedóc; Second
Denzel		Boy	Fine wine lover; The wild one; High stronghold; Fertile land
Kodi		Boy	Helpful; Beneficial; Descendant of the helpful one; Son of Odo
Valentin		Unisex	Strong; Healthy
Melania		Girl	Black; Dark-skinned
Safia		Girl	Pure; Sincere friend; Wisdom
Lettie-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-2025-Guide		Girl	Joy; Delight
Safiyah		Girl	Pure
Matylda		Girl	A mighty and powerful battle
Aaria		Unisex	Song; Melody
Samira		Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Essie		Girl	Star; Evening star
Anoushka		Girl	Grace; A favour
Jiya		Girl	Living or lived; Sweetheart
Mahi-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Global-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Earth
Zadie		Girl	Prosperous; Abundance; Fortunate; Princess; Noblewoman
Jasleen		Boy	Praise; Glory; Absorbed; Engrossed in the fame of God
Rihanna-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	The herb basil; A sweet scent
Eiliyah		Girl	The beautiful one who grows in peace and love with God; Belonging to a noble class
Aishah		Girl	Living; Alive
Ilyana		Girl	Sun ray; Kindness; Gentleness; My God is Yahweh
Tasneem		Girl	A fountain of paradise; A spring in paradise
Kuba-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Kaylen		Unisex	Pure; Keeper of the keys
Pedro-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	Rock; Stone
Rahim		Boy	Kind; Merciful; Compassionate
Arun		Boy	Red; Reddish brown; Dawn; Chariot of the Sun; Eagle secret; Successful secret; Morning sun
Baran		Boy	Noble warrior; Ram; Rain
Rayhan		Boy	Favored by God
Ricardo		Boy	Powerful ruler
Kenan		Boy	Possession; Humble; Little wolf
Kendrick		Boy	Royal ruler; Bold Power; Chief hero; Greatest champion
Anderson		Boy	Son of Andrew
Rohaan		Boy	Spiritual; Kindhearted
Blue-Baby-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Blue color
Boden		Boy	Messenger; Bottom; Small hut; Descendant of Buadan; One who takes shelter
Bodie		Boy	Awakening; Enlightenment; Large-bodied
Iosif		Boy	Romanian form of Joseph; God shall add another son
Aj		Boy	The inventor; Moon; A Pharoah's name
Nayel		Unisex	Brave; Winner; Share; Accomplisher
Shaan		Boy	Dignity; Dignified; Pride; Honor; Rank; Purpose
Izaiah-Name:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Kaison		Boy	Calf; Pollen; Warrior
Camden-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Enclosed valley
Jeffrey-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Trends:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Pledge of peace
Abdulaziz-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Servant of the Almighty; Servant of the powerful
Kaelan		Boy	Slender
Perry-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Traveler; Pilgrim; Foreigner; Pear tree; Son of Herry; Home ruler
Suleman		Boy	Peaceful man
Johan		Boy	God is gracious
Kingston-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	King's town; Farmstead estate
Tariq		Boy	Visitor; Knocker at the door
Mateus		Boy	God's gift
Jozef		Boy	Jehovah will increase
Tobi		Boy	Yahweh is good
Damon		Boy	To tame; Agile
Hussein		Boy	Handsome; Good; Beautiful
Zuri		Unisex	Beautiful; Bright; Light; My shelter; My rock
Evelyne		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Ilaria		Girl	Cheerful; Merry
Shania		Girl	On my way; Beautiful; God is gracious; Brilliant
Sidra		Girl	Goddess of the stars; Lotus tree; Order
Sierra-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Unisex	Mountain range
Sofija		Girl	Wisdom
Lisa		Girl	My God is an oath
Farrah		Girl	Happy feeling; Pleasant
Asia		Girl	East; Yahweh is gracious; Resurrection; Defending men
Habiba		Girl	Beloved; Lover; Darling; Sweetheart
Atarah		Girl	Crown
Madina		Girl	City of the Prophet
Aylah		Girl	Oaktree; Terebinth tree; Gazelle; Moonlight; Halo
Vivien		Unisex	Alive; Full of life
Eleonora		Girl	Shining bright light coming from above
Precious-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Price; Worth
Tori-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variations		Girl	Victory
Alesia		Girl	Helper of mankind; Noble; Kind
Julie		Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded; Soft hair
Isobelle		Girl	My God is an oath

The top UK baby names in 2019 are names that most parents approved and loved. You can think about names you like, but if you are confused, this list can give you some idea of the names parents have been selecting for their children. You can go with the popular choices or choose the less popular ones. You may also take inspiration from the names and look for a name that will align with your dreams and aspirations for your child. Whatever you choose, remember it will always be unique for you and your child.

Infographic: Popular Boy Names In The UK That Mean Ruler

In the UK, boy names that mean ‘ruler’ are popular with parents as they hope their sons will grow up to be strong leaders. These names carry a sense of confidence and authority, which makes them so appealing to parents. The infographic below gives you a glimpse of the most popular boy names that mean ‘ruler’ in the UK.

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